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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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